Want to play a fun game with your family at the dinner table? Ask them to guess the ingredients in this pie. They will never guess that what makes it smooth and creamy is … wait for it … tofu! Yep, filled with plant-based protein and puréed pumpkin, this pie is actually nutritious! This recipe is a great one for Thanksgiving—our families love it even more than a traditional pumpkin pie.
Yield: 8 servings
Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 30 minutes | Total time: 8 hours and 45 minutes
You’ll need: a blender
1 cup vegan semisweet chocolate chips
1 (15-ounce) can pure pumpkin purée (without added spices)
1½ cups silken (also called “soft”) tofu, drained
1½ tablespoons packed brown sugar
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1½ tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 prepared vegan piecrust
Vegan whipped cream (optional)
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave the chocolate chips for 30 seconds. Mix with a fork until smooth. (If the chocolate is still lumpy, microwave for 20-second intervals, mixing in between, until the chocolate is completely smooth.)
3. In a blender, combine the pumpkin purée, tofu, brown sugar, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon. Add the melted chocolate and blend on high until completely smooth.
4. Pour the pie filling into the prepared piecrust and bake for 30 minutes. The filling will not be fully set yet—that’s okay! Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan.
5. Transfer the cooled pie to the refrigerator and let it set overnight or for at least 8 hours. Top with vegan whipped cream, if using.
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